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Tana Umaga issues Damian McKenzie update and rubbishes perceived All Blacks advantage Planet Rugby15:00
All Blacks wary of Bok attack: South Africa more dangerous than the old stereotype, warns Umaga The South African12:23
Rassie: What concerns the Springboks about the All Blacks The South African10:31
The Springboks’ record at Ellis Park against the All Blacks The South African14:36
‘They look vulnerable’: Victor Matfield spots weakness ahead of Boks' first All Blacks clash RugbyPass13:45
All Blacks fly in new 22st monster as Springboks hit back at accusations Wales Online11:47
'We all know how big this is': Erasmus' specific plea to Springbok fans RugbyPass11:33

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In the last 10 minutes

Bok coach publicly raises alarm over illegal All Blacks acts 'the franchises weren't happy with' RugbyPass16:01

In the last half-hour

Springboks ramp up verbal warfare prior to All Blacks Test The South African15:47

In the last hour

Dave Rennie reacts to Springboks’ response to ‘time wasting’ claim ahead of Rugby’s Greatest… Planet Rugby15:30

In the last 2 hours

Tana Umaga issues Damian McKenzie update and rubbishes perceived All Blacks advantage Planet Rugby15:00

The Springboks’ record at Ellis Park against the All Blacks The South African14:36

In the last 4 hours

Tana Umaga warns All Blacks against getting distracted by Boks' power RugbyPass13:49

‘They look vulnerable’: Victor Matfield spots weakness ahead of Boks' first All Blacks clash RugbyPass13:45

The All Blacks selection where England great ‘would really love to be proved wrong’ and ‘the… Planet Rugby13:07

All Blacks wary of Bok attack: South Africa more dangerous than the old stereotype, warns Umaga The South African12:23

In the last 6 hours

Springboks have systems to ‘fall back’ on as Rassie Erasmus believes there’s a ‘certain way’ to … Planet Rugby12:06

All Blacks fly in new 22st monster as Springboks hit back at accusations Wales Online11:47

'We all know how big this is': Erasmus' specific plea to Springbok fans RugbyPass11:33

Rassie: What concerns the Springboks about the All Blacks The South African10:31

Sir Steve Hansen: All Blacks have a ‘big advantage’ with the Springboks at their ‘most… Planet Rugby10:25

In the last 8 hours

Top 10 flankers in rugby: Springboks machine tops chart from All Blacks great and Ireland’s… Planet Rugby09:54

Springboks vs All Blacks: All-time head-to-head record The South African09:50

Springboks vs All Blacks: Do you know the words to Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika? The South African09:12

Rassie offers promising injury update and explains delaying Boks team announcement RugbyPass09:01

Springboks haven’t got any ‘negative feedback’ from World Rugby as Rassie Erasmus and Jaco… Planet Rugby08:33

Prediction: How the Springboks will line up against All Blacks The South African08:32

Earlier today

Ex-Springboks star centres weigh into Damian de Allende v Jordie Barrett battle as All Blacks… Planet Rugby07:21

Welsh club target giant overseas signing and Springboks fire back at All Blacks Wales Online07:12

All Blacks great: The notable ‘messaging’ from Dave Rennie as they prepare to face Springboks… Planet Rugby06:51

Rassie, Springboks send clear message to referees The South African06:17

Josh Moorby reveals All Blacks’ expectations of Boks amid style debate RugbyPass05:37

'Always three truths': Rassie Erasmus and Jaco Peyper respond to accusations of slowing the game RugbyPass03:36

'We’re well aware': All Blacks coach Dave Rennie not phased by Springboks' scrum RugbyPass02:55

Patrick Tuipulotu dismisses 'underdogs' tag ahead of Springboks showdown RugbyPass01:54

Jason Ryan’s blunt assessment of the Springboks’ scrum ahead of first Test RugbyPass00:43

Yesterday

Predicting Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks lineup to face the All Blacks in test one Read Rugby Union20:21 17-Aug-26

Sir Steve Hansen: Why Graham Henry is ‘invaluable’ to Dave Rennie and will perform a ‘massive’… Planet Rugby19:17 17-Aug-26

Erasmus delays Springboks team naming with key players in doubt New Zealand Herald19:03 17-Aug-26

All Blacks call up 142kg Tonga-born prop for Springbok Tests The South African17:56 17-Aug-26

Rassie Erasmus issues Siya Kolisi update, drops Bomb Squad selection hint for All Blacks and… Planet Rugby16:14 17-Aug-26

Rassie rejects All Blacks ‘fast rugby’ narrative ahead of Ellis Park Rugby 36516:08 17-Aug-26

‘All Blacks are going to get a surprise’ – Jean de Villiers rejects Springboks stereotype amid… Planet Rugby15:03 17-Aug-26

South Africa sport minister on Olympics bid, Formula 1, Springboks and Liv Golf City AM14:32 17-Aug-26

Is All Blacks' tour of South Africa a new chapter for rugby union? BBC14:31 17-Aug-26

Rassie Erasmus provides important Springbok injury update The South African13:39 17-Aug-26

Four All Blacks sent home from South Africa as head coach issues warning Wales Online13:04 17-Aug-26

Sir Steve Hansen: Springboks have a ‘hell of a good problem’ as ex-All Blacks boss warns Rassie … Planet Rugby12:41 17-Aug-26

Opinion: Springboks must not fear defeat against All Blacks The South African12:27 17-Aug-26

Ex-All Black’s ‘definite’ Rieko Ioane prediction for Springboks opener and the ‘point of… Planet Rugby12:00 17-Aug-26

All Blacks 'see an opportunity' to knock the Springboks over Rugby 36511:04 17-Aug-26

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry finally gets serious as Springboks and All Blacks enter Test week IOL10:00 17-Aug-26

All Blacks sweating on injury concerns ahead of first Test against Boks Times LIVE09:25 17-Aug-26

Rassie Erasmus delays Springboks team announcement for All Blacks’ series opener Planet Rugby08:47 17-Aug-26

All Blacks predicted team v Springboks: Beauden Barrett to make Test return but not Rieko Ioane … Planet Rugby08:16 17-Aug-26

Confirmed: When Springboks will name team to face All Blacks The South African06:21 17-Aug-26

Boks can learn from beaten Bulls on how to handle the All Blacks: Ackermann Times LIVE03:38 17-Aug-26

'That’s what the All Blacks don’t have': Ex-Bok coach highlights Dave Rennie's issue RugbyPass03:30 17-Aug-26

Predicted All Blacks' 23 to face the Springboks in the first Test RugbyPass03:11 17-Aug-26

In the last 7 days

All Blacks and Springboks captains meet in build up to the first test Read Rugby Union22:26 16-Aug-26

Dave Rennie shares mixed injury updates for All Blacks ahead of Springboks test Read Rugby Union20:44 16-Aug-26

‘Feeling fit and fast': Rieko Ioane could pose a threat to the Springboks Rugby 36520:12 16-Aug-26

Malcolm Marx on South African side’s radar while Springboks duo wanted by overseas clubs –… Planet Rugby17:43 16-Aug-26

Springboks predicted team v All Blacks: Rassie Erasmus to curb ‘maverick tendencies’ with… Planet Rugby16:11 16-Aug-26

How New Zealand’s media reacted to All Blacks’ win over Bulls as recalls for experienced duo… Planet Rugby16:11 16-Aug-26

Neil de Kock: All Blacks getting in the mood to take on the Springboks challenge The Rugby Paper15:23 16-Aug-26

Johan Ackermann reveals what the All Blacks ‘won’t get away with’ against the Springboks which… Planet Rugby13:08 16-Aug-26

How worried should the Springboks be about the All Blacks? The South African13:02 16-Aug-26

All Blacks captain claims they ‘nailed moments’ against Bulls which will be key in Springboks… Planet Rugby12:48 16-Aug-26

What time is kick off for the Springboks v All Blacks at Ellis Park? The South African12:22 16-Aug-26

'I think the Springboks will see that' : How SA could expose the All Blacks RugbyPass12:14 16-Aug-26

Dave Rennie confident Will Jordan, Cam Roigard will be fit to face Springboks IOL12:08 16-Aug-26

All Blacks remain unbeaten in final warm-up ahead of Springboks series Sky Sports (Video)11:50 16-Aug-26

Dave Rennie’s ‘fivefold’ Springboks warning as All Blacks must ‘up the ante’ Planet Rugby11:06 16-Aug-26

All Blacks must up the ante against Boks, says Rennie Times LIVE10:41 16-Aug-26

Top 10 locks in rugby: Springboks enforcer leads young prospect while Lions captain ahead of… Planet Rugby10:05 16-Aug-26

Ackermann identifies All Black weakness ahead of Springboks test Rugby 36509:00 16-Aug-26

Springboks shift gears for first Test against unbeaten All Blacks The South African07:36 16-Aug-26

Richie Mo’unga to miss Springboks opener as Dave Rennie gives key All Blacks fitness update IOL07:12 16-Aug-26

Dave Rennie opens up on All Blacks’ progress ahead of first SA Test RugbyPass00:00 16-Aug-26

Keo uncut | Rugby rivalry thrives as All Blacks tour packs stadiums Times LIVE23:19 15-Aug-26

Rennie confident Jordan, Roigard will be fit to face Springboks Hindustan Times23:08 15-Aug-26

All Blacks latest: Richie Mo’unga ‘won’t be selected’ despite Damian McKenzie doubt Planet Rugby21:44 15-Aug-26

Three things we learned from the All Blacks’ win over the Bulls Read Rugby Union21:29 15-Aug-26

Bulls v All Blacks: Five takeaways as Dave Rennie’s tourists ‘ready’ for Springboks Tests as… Planet Rugby21:03 15-Aug-26

All Blacks player ratings: Wingers make Dave Rennie’s selection job ‘incredibly difficult’ for… Planet Rugby20:33 15-Aug-26

All Blacks slaughter underdone Bulls as Kiwis start to click before first Springboks test IOL20:21 15-Aug-26

Why the Springboks 'only started training as a full group late in the week' RugbyPass16:31 15-Aug-26

Springboks: Rassie Erasmus looks ahead to ‘very challenging’ Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test as… Planet Rugby13:46 15-Aug-26

Latest World Rugby rankings: Final standings before Springboks v All Blacks confirmed Planet Rugby09:52 15-Aug-26

How to watch Bulls vs New Zealand - TV channel and kick-off time Wales Online09:00 15-Aug-26

Live scoring: Bulls v All Blacks at Loftus The South African08:52 15-Aug-26

Bulls v All Blacks: How to watch the Greatest Rivalry tour match from anywhere in the world Planet Rugby07:20 15-Aug-26

All Blacks injury toll worsens as Caleb Clarke heads home before Springboks tests NBC Sports21:53 14-Aug-26

Josh Kronfeld believes Springboks series ‘not super fair’ on Dave Rennie as All Blacks role is… Planet Rugby19:38 14-Aug-26

All Blacks v Bulls: All you need to know New Zealand Herald18:23 14-Aug-26

Bulls vs All Blacks: Final team line-ups, kick-off time, prediction The South African18:17 14-Aug-26

Dave Rennie: Performances against the Bulls can ’tilt’ All Blacks selections for Springboks… Planet Rugby16:05 14-Aug-26

World Rugby rankings: The only possible change that could happen before Springboks v All Blacks Planet Rugby15:44 14-Aug-26

Heyneke Meyer reveals what he expects from Greatest Rivalry series and where the Springboks… Planet Rugby15:44 14-Aug-26

All Blacks legend: Springboks ‘danger factor’ Tony Brown the tourists’ ‘biggest issue’ Planet Rugby14:03 14-Aug-26

Bulls v All Blacks prediction: Greatest Rivalry theme to continue with Dave Rennie’s charges… Planet Rugby12:11 14-Aug-26

Beast Mtawarira: Springboks have ‘too much firepower’ and will ‘overwhelm’ the All Blacks Planet Rugby11:40 14-Aug-26

Top 10 hookers in rugby: Springboks stalwart tops chart from Ireland’s carrying king and a… Planet Rugby11:30 14-Aug-26

Late change as Bulls add two Springboks to line-up for All Blacks RugbyPass11:10 14-Aug-26

All Blacks sweating on Will Jordan’s fitness ahead of opening Test against Springboks as Dave… Planet Rugby10:59 14-Aug-26

Rassie Erasmus releases Springboks pair for Bulls duty, forcing Johan Ackermann into late… Planet Rugby09:28 14-Aug-26

Two players released from Springbok squad The South African09:27 14-Aug-26

Bulls v New Zealand - Teams and Prediction Rugby 36508:54 14-Aug-26

‘It’s not just the Springboks’ – All Blacks great reveals ‘admiration’ for South African rugby… Planet Rugby08:16 14-Aug-26

Love has earned the All Blacks' No 10 jersey - but for how long? New Zealand Herald20:19 13-Aug-26

Mind games kick off as All Blacks turn up the heat on referees The South African18:01 13-Aug-26

Empty seats and faded aura show how Springboks outgrew the All Blacks The Irish Times16:24 13-Aug-26

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry: Ranking the top 10 players so far as ‘truly remarkable’ Springboks… Planet Rugby14:17 13-Aug-26

All Blacks team: Five takeaways as Dave Rennie’s ‘bizarre’ selections could be a ‘masterstroke’ … Planet Rugby13:37 13-Aug-26

All Blacks great: Springboks have got 150 Test-ready players Planet Rugby13:16 13-Aug-26

Deon Fourie could break remarkable Springbok record The South African12:23 13-Aug-26

New Rugby Paper Roundup: Richie Mo’unga returns & Ma’a Nonu’s haka + All Blacks v Springboks rivalry The Rugby Paper11:21 13-Aug-26

Josh Jacomb handed first All Blacks start against Bulls New Zealand Herald11:09 13-Aug-26

Two starting debuts and two timely returns for All Blacks against Bulls RugbyPass11:05 13-Aug-26

Springboks coach ‘headhunted’ by Rassie Erasmus could hold the key to Greatest Rivalry victory… Planet Rugby11:04 13-Aug-26

Reminder: Who will referee first Test between Springboks and All Blacks The South African11:02 13-Aug-26

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